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Jeep Commander vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Commander vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,400

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,693

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelCommanderCommanderForester
TrimSportLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,575 $40,210 $28,195
Base Invoice $29,949 $37,806 $26,409
Sun and Sound Group 3,745    
5.7L V8 1,750    
Class IV trailer hitch 280 280  
RWD   0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Satellite radio     453
Cargo net     46
Cargo tray     75
Rear bumper protector     78
Universal garage door opener     82
iPod integration     223
Bodyside moldings     238
Remote start     432
Wheel-lip moldings     432
Class II trailer hitch     468
Navigation system     1,800
Sun and Sound Group 3,333    
5.7L V8 1,558    
Class IV trailer hitch 249 249  
RWD   0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Satellite radio     340
Cargo net     30
Cargo tray     46
Rear bumper protector     51
Universal garage door opener     54
iPod integration     145
Bodyside moldings     155
Remote start     324
Wheel-lip moldings     324
Class II trailer hitch     351
Navigation system     1,650
Options (change) 5,775 280 4,510
Options (change) 5,140 249 3,589
Destination 780 780 695
Total Price $38,130 $41,270 $33,400
Total Invoice $35,869 $38,835 $30,693

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,700
Model Year201020102009
ModelCommanderCommanderForester
TrimSportLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine357hp V8357hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionT5T5T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/55-17
Total Price$38,130$41,270$33,400
Adjustments for Features0-2,780-570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,130$38,490$32,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$360$0
Total Invoice$35,869$38,835$30,693
Adjustments for Features0-2,616-524
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,869$36,219$30,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201020102009
ModelCommanderCommanderForester
TrimSportLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,550$9,330$7,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,780$570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,616-524

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102009
ModelCommanderForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.5 in103.0 in
Length188.5 in179.5 in
Width74.8 in70.1 in
Height71.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight5,052 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room47.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.7 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Commander Sport

Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested292573%
Total Not Requested109027%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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